Overview
- The update adds 74 postcodes on January 9, taking eligibility to 802 following Storm Goretti.
- Across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, each seven‑day spell averaging 0C or below triggers a £25 payment.
- Recipients are paid into their usual benefit account with the reference 'DWP CWP' without needing to apply.
- Eligibility covers Pension Credit, Income Support, income‑based JSA, income‑related ESA, Universal Credit or Support for Mortgage Interest, with extra conditions for those not on Pension Credit.
- The scheme runs from November to March, with some areas such as CA9 and CA10 already qualifying multiple times, while Scotland uses a separate Winter Heating Payment.